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Dutch Council of State rules in favour of state gambling monopoly

By Bookmakers Review17 March 2007

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According to the highest civil court, the present Holland Casino's monopoly is justified by compelling reasons in the general interest. The Council of State overturned a ruling of the Administrative Court of Breda, which in December 2005 found the Dutch casino monopoly contrary to article 49 (freedom to provide services) of the EC Treaty.